Zebra Z Series User Manual

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Operations
Load Ribbon
6/6/08 Z Series
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Load Ribbon
Always use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear. For direct
thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.
The standard Thermal Transfer option (black ribbon spindle) uses ribbon coated on the
outside, and the alternate Thermal Transfer option (gray ribbon spindle) uses ribbon coated on
the inside. To avoid damaging your printer, follow the directions for the Thermal Transfer
option installed in your printer.
Figure 8 shows the ribbon paths for ribbon coated on the outside and ribbon coated on the
inside. The coated surfaces of the ribbon are shown in gray when they are visible. To
determine which side of a ribbon is printed, see Coated Side of Ribbon on page 35.
Figure 8 • Ribbon Path
Ribbon Coated Outside
(black ribbon spindle)
Ribbon Coated Inside
(gray ribbon spindle)
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Tension blade
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Ribbon take-up spindle
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Ribbon supply spindle
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Printhead assembly
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Printhead release latch
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Zebra Z Series Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
Max Print Width	4.09 in./104 mm (depending on model)
Max Print Length	39 in./991 mm (with 203 dpi)
Connectivity	USB, Serial (depending on model)
Supported Media Types	Wristbands
Media Width	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Operating Temperature	40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-40° F/-40° C to 140° F/60° C
Resolution	203 dpi or 300 dpi (depending on model)